Category: Debate

  • GM Authority Debate 15 – Buick GTC And Opel In The U.S.? 2
    • — May 17, 2011

    GM Authority Debate 15 – Buick GTC And Opel In The U.S.?

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    Recorded on May 16, 2011 After a slight hiatus, the GM Authority Debate podcast is back! On this episode, Manoli and Alex discuss the Opel GTC hot hatch that may[...]

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    GM Authority Debate 14 – Is The Buick Excelle A Good Idea? 0
    • — Aug 22, 2010

    GM Authority Debate 14 – Is The Buick Excelle A Good Idea?

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    Recorded on August 18, 2010 On this episode, Manoli and Alex discuss the Buick Excelle GT – the same vehicle that will make its way over to America wearing the[...]

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  • GM Authority Debate 13 – General Motors Crossovers 0
    • — Jul 12, 2010

    GM Authority Debate 13 – General Motors Crossovers

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    Recorded Friday, July 9, 2010 Today, Manoli and Alex discuss GM’s CUVs – more specifically, The General’s strategy behind its crossover program, its tendency to make ‘em bigger, and what[...]

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    GM Authority Debate 12 – Buick And Cadillac, Part 2 0
    • — Jun 21, 2010

    GM Authority Debate 12 – Buick And Cadillac, Part 2

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    For Thursday, June 17, 2010 Today, Manoli and Alex revisit the topic of Buick and Cadillac – and whether both brands are headed in the right direction under the new[...]

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  • GM Authority Debate 11 – Chevy Orlando Vs. Volt MPV5 0
    • — May 20, 2010

    GM Authority Debate 11 – Chevy Orlando Vs. Volt MPV5

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    For Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Today, Manoli, Alex, and William discuss the Chevrolet Orlando and the Volt MPV5 Concept. Specifically, should the Orlando have been canned for the U.S. market?[...]

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    GM Authority Debate 10 – Why The Caddy CTS Needs An Engine Upgrade 0
    • — Apr 29, 2010

    GM Authority Debate 10 – Why The Caddy CTS Needs An Engine Upgrade

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    For Friday, April 23, 2010 Today, Manoli and Alex discuss exactly why the Cadillac CTS needs an engine upgrade. Specifically, a V8 in a non-V package. Here’s the article that[...]

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  • GM Authority Debate 9 – Should GM Operate Its Own Dealer Network? 2
    • — Apr 22, 2010

    GM Authority Debate 9 – Should GM Operate Its Own Dealer Network?

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    For Thursday, April 15, 2010 Today, Manoli and Alex discuss whether GM should privatize and operate its own dealer network. Yes, we expect this topic (and following discussion) to ruffle[...]

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    GM Authority Debate 8 – Chevy Impala And A Whole Lot More 0
    • — Apr 3, 2010

    GM Authority Debate 8 – Chevy Impala And A Whole Lot More

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    For Thursday, April 1, 2010 Today, Hylton and Alex discuss the aging Chevy Impala as well as the Chevrolet brand as a whole. As Hylton and Alex usually do, they[...]

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  • GM Authority Debate 7 – Does GM Have Too Many Brands In China? 0
    • — Mar 28, 2010

    GM Authority Debate 7 – Does GM Have Too Many Brands In China?

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    For Thursday, March 25, 2010 Today, Manoli and Alex discuss General Motors’ operation in China. More specifically, the question is whether GM has too many brands with Chevrolet, Cadillac, Opel,[...]

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    GM Authority Debate Podcast 6 – To Pre-release And Auto Show? 0
    • — Mar 12, 2010

    GM Authority Debate Podcast 6 – To Pre-release And Auto Show?

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    For Thursday, March 11, 2010 Today, Manoli and Alex discuss the pros and cons of auto shows and unveiling a vehicle before its general availability. Most importantly, Alex outlines a[...]

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  • GM Authority Debate 5 – Cadillac And Beyond! 0
    • — Mar 5, 2010

    GM Authority Debate 5 – Cadillac And Beyond!

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    For Thursday, March 4, 2010 Today, Hylton and Alex discuss the Cadillac brand: where it is, where it should be, and what steps it needs to take to get there.[...]

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    GM Authority Debate 4 – Toyota Recall, GM’s Reaction 0
    • — Feb 27, 2010

    GM Authority Debate 4 – Toyota Recall, GM’s Reaction

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    For Friday, February 26, 2010 Toyota is having its biggest recall in history – perhaps even in automotive history! GM reacted by providing incentives for Toyota customers. But is that[...]

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  • GM Authority Debate 3 – Baguettes, Money, And The Chevy Volt And Me Campaign 0
    • — Feb 13, 2010

    GM Authority Debate 3 – Baguettes, Money, And The Chevy Volt And Me Campaign

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    For Friday, February 12, 2010 What of the Chevy Volt and Me song and dance? Alex argues it’s not as bad, while Manoli proves victorious (but not for long). Which[...]

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    GM Authority Debate 2 – GMC Granite: To Build Or Not To Build? 0
    • — Jan 31, 2010

    GM Authority Debate 2 – GMC Granite: To Build Or Not To Build?

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    For Friday, January 29, 2010 Should GM build the GMC Granite? Alex argues yes – but only as a Chevy, while Manoli says nay through and through. Which side do[...]

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